LAFO GURI, Somalia – Jubaland forces conducted a meticulously planned operation in Lafo Guri, Dhoobley district, resulting in the destruction of an Al-Shabaab-controlled courthouse and the arrest of its leader, local sources reported on Saturday.
The operation, which took place in the Lower Juba region, saw Jubaland troops engage with Al-Shabaab militants, leading to the death of at least four fighters. Jubaland authorities described the offensive as a strategic move designed to dismantle Al-Shabaab’s influence in the area.
“This operation was executed with precision,” a Jubaland official stated, emphasizing the region’s commitment to counter-terrorism efforts. The successful raid is seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing campaign against the group, which has long plagued the region with its insurgency.
Residents of Lafo Guri have reported a noticeable improvement in local security following the operation, with Jubaland’s administration pledging further actions to consolidate peace and stability in territories once dominated by Al-Shabaab.
The latest military operation underscores the regional government’s resolve to curb the activities of Al-Shabaab, contributing to a broader national effort to stabilize Somalia.
Jubaland is getting military support from Kenya, which said it created the regional state in 2013 as a buzzer zone to protect its security from Al-Shabaab within Somalia.
